Brooklyn Beans Assorted Variety Pack Coffee Pods, Compatible with 2.0 K-Cup Brewers, 40 Count

Brooklyn Beans makes the best coffee for Keurig K-cups hands down. This variety pack has bold, medium, light, decaff and flavored coffees. When I was searching for new K-cups to try, I was looking for a brand I didn't see in stores, and a variety pack that had flavors I've never tried before and that's what I have found. Although, my variety pack came with a Red Velvet flavor instead of the Breakfast Blend Decaf, I don't drink Decaf anyway so that aspect was perfect for me. (UPDATE: Brooklyn Beans contacted me and explained that due to customer feedback they no longer put the Breakfast Blend Decaff cup in their variety pack. The Red Velvet is a seasonal k-cup and they like putting their seasonal flavors in place of the decaf when available, but they still include their Breakfast Blend Decaff in their Breakfast Variety Pack.) As far as favorites go, I'm a medium roast coffee man myself, but this variety pack had the first donut shop coffee k-cup that I wanted more of as soon as my cup was empty. The medium roasts in this pack are far superior than anything I've tried in my Keurig before and since buying this variety pack, I've purchased the 40 pack of their medium roasts (Columbian, Donut Shop, Boardwalk, and Brooklyn Bridge). The Flavors are spot on. I personally have gotten burned out on Vanilla and Hazlenut flavors and all k-cups I've tried of these flavors pretty much taste the same, although I did notice these k-cups were a little more flavorful. My absolute favorite was the Maple Sleigh. I highly recommend this flavor especially if you're eating anything with maple syrup and/or enjoy the taste and smell of maple syrup. It was very delicious. The Red Velvet, Coney Island Caramel, and the Cinnamon Subway were very sweet, but the flavors were spot on. The Oh Fudge flavored K-cup was probably my least favorite of the flavors. To me it tastes like hot chocolate and it just wasn't for me. I gave the other cup to my wife because she seemed to enjoy the flavor. The only light blend was the Breakfast Blend. I usually like light blends on the weekends and this was a very smooth wake-me-up coffee to have on those mornings I got to sleep in. The bold blends were outstanding to have on those mornings that I found myself struggling to wake up for work. It may have been because I didn't have one after the other or because I don't drink dark roasts/bold coffee on a regular basis, but I wasn't able to tell a lot of difference between the Cyclone and the Fuhgeddaboudit. The taste was bold and smooth. They didn't taste overwhelmingly bitter like most bold coffees I've tried and they did a great job of perking me up in the morning. The French Roast coffee I can't describe in words. All I can say is it tastes like you would expect a French Roast coffee should taste like. Not overly bold, not too light, not too smooth, but not too overwhelming. The Express-O Blend has been the first espresso flavored k-cup I've tried. I enjoy a the flavor of espressos, but the overwhelming hotness mixed with the small amount that you get from a coffee shop, had caused me to steer away from them. But the espresso k-cup in this variety pack was awesome. I could enjoy a strong espresso taste in a large mug without paying well over $5 for it. The variety had the following amount of each cup: Breakfast Blend x4 Red Velvet x2 Oh Fudge x2 Hazelnut x2 Vanilla Skyline x2 Maple Sleigh x2 Caramel Coney Island X2 Cinnamon Subway X2 Brooklyn Bridge Blend x2 Colombian x 2 Boardwalk Blend x2 Corner Donut Shop x4 Fuhgeddaboutit x4 French Roast x2 Cyclone x4 Express-O x2 Although, I received the Red Velvet instead of the Breakfast Blend Decaff that the picture above shows, I couldn't have asked for a better replacement. But I thought other buyers should be aware in the event that they want to try the Decaff from this pack. As I stated above, this variety pack is the best k-cup variety pack I've ever purchased. In my opinion, if you're new to k-cups or if you're looking for something that doesn't taste like everything else in the stores, this is where you start your search for great k-cups, and this is where your search will end.

I bought this product with high hopes because of the mixed reviews. I got it in and was surprised by the nice variety of coffee in the box. There were not many decafs which I am fine with since I typically do not drink decaf. I did however drink a cup of each of the coffees and wanted to give my input on the product. First off I loved the variety pack since I can drink all different flavors and see what ones I like. I am not a master of coffee, but I have tried many different kinds and drink a lot to know what I like. I will break it down by coffee. French Roast: Very good french roast that has a nice dark color with a very robust taste. Overall this is one of my favorite french roasts. Brooklyn Bridge: This is a great medium roast that has a good range and balance of color, flavor, and aroma. Colombian: Awesome Colombian coffee that has a very complex flavor. Very good roast! Breakfast Blend: This is one of my least favorite in the variety pack, but that is because it is a light roast for morning. It has a good flavor and aroma, but just not my favorite. Corner Doughnut Shop: Great with my morning oatmeal! It is a medium roast with a bold flavor, but not too bold. I like this better than the doughnut shop coffee which is saying a lot because that one is very good. Boardwalk Blend: This is a bold coffee with a great flavor. This is a great all around coffee for waking you up. Cyclone: Dark roast with a strong robust flavor. It matches the name of the coffee after the Coney Island Coaster. This one is full of body and has a mix of different flavors in it. A dark roast that is extra bold. Very good wake me up coffee. Fugeddaboudit: This one is another cyclone like coffee, dark roast and bold. It is a very strong wake me up coffee that has a great flavor. Hazelnut: A great medium roast medium strength coffee with hints of hazelnut. This is a great another really good coffee. I do not always drink flavored coffee, but from time to time I enjoy it. I liked this one. Vanilla Skyline: I was skeptical about this one because I am particular with vanilla flavored coffee. This one is very good. It has a great light vanilla flavor with a medium to light coffee. This is a nice relaxing and enjoyable cup of coffee. Maple Sleigh: Very unique flavored coffee. I was very surprised by this one and really enjoyed it. Decaf: As far as decaf goes this has a good flavor, and it is a nice mix of robust flavor with a nice aroma. Overall I am pleased with the purchase and would purchase again. This is a really good mix of coffee for the Keurig which is the best :)! I so far did not have any issues with brewing like other customers had, but I will update if it does happen. I would recommend this product to someone who wants a mix of coffee at a great price! **UPDATE** 2-25-13 Just wanted to update anyone who reads my review. Out of all the coffees my favorite one is Fugeddaboudit. I think it suits my style of coffee the best and has the best flavor.

First... I am very happy to see the trend towards variety packs from the manufacturers rather than resellers who repackage old stale k-cups. I certainly have my favorite blends that I drink more than others, but like many here I enjoy variety as well. The Brooklyn Beans variety pack is a terrific new addition to the marketplace in this regard. One of the great advantages of the Keurig system is wasted when you are forced to buy a case of single flavors at a time. I hope other manufacturers will wake up and smell the cofee in this regard. Second... I can understand where the reviewers who said the coffee is "weak" are coming from. I don't think that is a fair assessment, they are not what I would call weak, but as someone who generally prefers a strong dark roast, these are not that either. But they are not bad. The flavors stand out enough and have subtleties which make the different varieties more than just different packages. These are not as good as some of the top of the line varieties, but at less than half the cost compared to those, they are good enough to steer me in their direction. It's a bit of a compromise, but not much of one for me. If cost were no object, these would not be my first choice, but having tried pretty much all the others over time, they'd still be in my top 3 or 4. Factor in their highly competitive pricing and variety packaging, and they have become a regular for me. Someone at Brooklyn Beans listened to what people want when they took this approach. I think those who describe these as "WOW!" must have been drinking sludge before. I'd give them 3.5 to 4 (out of 5) based on flavors and strengths. Third... I have not experienced the mysterious exploding pods others have mentioned here. If I had, I would certainly be hesitant to try again. All I can say is I've gone through several boxes with no issues. Bottom line, the overall package is one I like a lot. Good variety, interesting subtleties in flavors, not awesome strengths but good, and very nice variety and pricing. The only thing missing is the Boardwalk on Coney Island.

I've had so many flavored cups. Some from more sophisticated brands. Some strange. Some typical. Look at my review history and you'll see what I've bought. But this one, by far, is the best in the market. It took me a year or more to buy this brand. Yes, I was skeptical. My artificial taste buds are very picky. But they were tricked. Each flavor mentioned came through in an enjoyable way. One or two did had a bitter artificial background taste, but it wasn't disturbing. I am more impressed by their dark roasts which I'm not a fan in general. But theirs in particular, are drinkable. Still not a fan or dark roast, but enjoyed the few moments I had to experience it. I'm very impressed with this company. I would recommend the variety mix with the darks, flavored, light roasts. One thing, they will come all dirty with grounds all over the outside cups so do wipe each clean before putting them in your k cup holder. I will buy this constantly. Just wish they had an Irish Cream for March. Pink Pumpkin: Awkward taste but passable. More like a vanilla bean tea. Lacking tons of the pumpkin flavor. I've had better pumpkin cups. Cinnamon Subway: Reminds me of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I've had other brands of cinnamon coffee and they don't come anywhere near as good as this. This has become one of my favorites! Vanilla Skyline: Too mild. This is the only one where I can taste the chemical background just a bit. Still much more tolerable than other brands for sure. Hazelnut: Strong roasted hazelnut flavor. I'm not a hazelnut coffee fanatic but this one is not bad. I've had worst. I'm very impressed with you, BB. Caramel: Reminds me when I used to make the caramel for my flan. No after taste like other brands. It's pleasant. I enjoyed this very much. Maple Sleigh: Oh wow! This is extremely delicious! One of my favorites here. Smells like I'm about to eat hot pancakes. This speaks nothing but maple everywhere. Makes the kitchen smell so good! Oh Fudge!: I've had other chocolate flavored coffees before and they were nauseating. This brand is so yummy! It's like adding instant coffee to hot cocoa. which I've done. So good! I have to remind myself that I'm having coffee not chocolate. Nothing artificial. Well done, BB! Breakfast Blend: Light and soft on the tongue without loosing it's coffee flavor or being diluted. Not bad. Express-O. I'm not a fan of dark or espresso, but this one, I actually like. It doesn't have that lingering smokiness on your tounge like extra bold but it's intense, more flavorful, rich. Reminds me of the sweeten Cuban coffee I used to drink back in the days. No "burning building" taste. This is one of my favorites from the intense department. I guess due the the fine grind? French Roast: Again, not a fan of the dark side of coffee. It's drinkable and not offensive to the nostrils. I enjoyed my 3 servings of this. Went well with just 2 sugar packets. I'm sure if you're a dark roast drinker, you will enjoy this and the other dark cups for sure! Fuggedabautet and Cyclone: Obviously it has that dark roast bite at the end but impressively, it's very tolerable with two sugars and a heaping TSP of creamer. I can drink this more than once but not on a daily basis. I'm just not a fan of dark roast. Colombian, Brooklyn Bridge, Boardwalk: They all are pretty much the same in strength. Perfect medium roast everyday coffee. Not too sharp and not to light. Donut Shop Extra Bold Medium: Not much different than the regular medium bolds despite having extra coffee. I like this as it has more caffeine without tasting bitter. For lack of sleep days.

Wake up to some delicious coffee. Its worth buying. Its smooth and taste great